VAGO: PLANNING FOR POPULATION GROWTH
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On Wednesday 23 August 2017, the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) released the report Effectively Planning for Population Growth. The audit assesses how Victorian state planning is meeting the needs of our rapidly growing population, especially in regards to the provision of birthing, maternal and child health (MCH) and funded kindergarten services. The Department of Environment, Land, […]
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METROPOLITAN PARTNERSHIPS
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“I believe that community is and should be at the core of government and decision making” – James Fitzgerald, Western Partnership At PIM we believe that community should be at the core of decision making. Metropolitan Partnerships is an initiative facilitated by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) that aims at […]
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STATE REFORMS TO RESIDENTIAL ZONES
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Following the introduction of the new residential zones in 2014, the State Government has announced a review of the Residential Zones and the way in which they were rolled out. These changes are the first step to create a uniform state wide approach to residential development. THE CHANGES: Increase the mandatory building height in the […]
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PLAN MELBOURNE 2017-2050
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The Victorian Government has announced the release of Plan Melbourne 2017-2050, the refreshed plan builds on Plan Melbourne 2014 and previous metropolitan planning strategies including Melbourne 2030 and Melbourne@5million. Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 aims to guide Melbourne’s growth from now to 2050. It attempts to address climate change, housing affordability and transport priorities to create a […]
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